Crypto industry to Biden: 'Criminals we are not'
The cryptocurrency business wants to convince the Biden administration it does more than “finance criminal enterprises.”
Goldman consumer head is leaving to run Walmart fintech
Omer Ismail, a Goldman partner and the head of its Marcus consumer unit, is leaving the bank to run a recently announced Walmart financial-technology startup.
Botched Revlon deal forces Citigroup to take another $390M hit
Citigroup Inc said on Friday it recorded an additional $390 million in operating expenses in the 2020 fourth quarter after a U.S. federal judge ruled it was not entitled to recoup money it mistakenly wired to lenders of Revlon Inc last year.
Chick-fil-A experiences US credit card system outage
Chick-fil-A experienced a nationwide outage of its credit card system, according to an update on its Facebook page.
Bank stock rally in danger of hitting the skids
The rally in bank stocks that has been propelled by inflation fears and a steepening yield curve has come too far, too fast, according to one Wall Street analyst.
Federal Reserve payment system crashed, service restored hours later
The Federal Reserve experienced a major technical outage.
Weekly mortgage applications fall following an uptick in rates
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 3.08% from 2.98%.
Square puts 'skin in the game' with $170 million more in bitcoin buy
Square Inc raised the bets on bitcoin by investing $170 million more and Chief Executive Jack Dorsey promised on Tuesday to “double down” on the payment firm’s commitment to the world’s biggest cryptocurrency.
GameStop CFO resigns following Reddit stock trading mania
The company has launched a search for Bell's permanent replacement, noting that they are seeking a CFO with "the capabilities and qualifications to help accelerate GameStop’s transformation." The search, which will evaluated both internal and external candidates, is being conducted by a "leading executive search firm."
JPMorgan Chase taps $30B to advance racial equity
JPMorgan Chase has announced a series of new initiatives Tuesday to support Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and diverse-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of a $30 billion commitment to advancing racial equity over the next five years, especially for Black and Latinx Communities.
Veterans to receive new banking, financial service options from Department of Veteran's Affairs
The VA delivers approximately $118 billion annually in benefits and services for veterans and their families, ranging from disability compensation, pension and fiduciary, education, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, life insurance, and transition and economic development.
Mark Cuban weighs in on trading, criticizes SEC on GameStop hearing day
Billionaire Mark Cuban talks about what he believes is wrong with financial markets.
'Failures' at Citigroup cited in CEO pay cut as he heads for the exit
Citigroup Inc said late on Friday that outgoing Chief Executive Officer Mike Corbat's compensation for 2020 would be $19 million, a 21% decrease from 2019, according to a regulatory filing.
Twitter will explore letting users receive payments from followers
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said Wednesday the company is exploring allowing its users to receive tips, or digital payments, from their followers.
Larry Kudlow slams New York over 'phony policy' that could drive NYSE out of the state
FOX Business anchor Larry Kudrow slammed New York on Wednesday for proposing a “phony policy” that could cause the NYSE to leave for another state with better tax incentives.
Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks for Black History Month
Wells Fargo announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions as part of its $50 million commitment last year to support economic growth in Black communities.
Reddit traders pose biggest threat to Robinhood post IPO
Investors who feel wronged by Robinhood Markets Inc.’s decision to restrict trading in some securities could take revenge.
PayPal profit tops estimates as pandemic drives online spending to record levels
PayPal's processed payments in the latest quarter rose 39% to $277.1 billion, with an additional 16 million net new active customers
GameStop's stock surge doesn't mask reality
Behind GameStop's stock surge is the grim reality of its prospects: The video game retailer is floundering even as the industry around it is booming.
Charles Schwab CEO: We didn't restrict stocks like others amid GameStop frenzy
Charles Schwab CEO suggests its in the big leagues, Robinhood not just yet.



















